MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) has identified violations of quarantine protocols by some police officers and staff of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) during the controversial birthday celebration of MGen. Debold Sinas on May 8.
According to IAS Inspector General Alfegar Triambulo, the 19 NCRPO officers and staff include one major general, six brigadier generals, seven colonels, one lieutenant colonel, two police majors and two police corporals.
“Violations na nakita ninyo rin — social gathering, walang face masks, (social) distancing [The same violations that you identified — social gathering, non wearing of face masks, social distancing],” said Triambulo.
“Pictures speak a thousand words,” he added.
The IAS Chief said all concerned may face multiple administrative and criminal charges for the said violations.
“Iyong ordinansa ng Taguig na non-wearing of face mask. Sa admin, iyong EO 112 ni PRRD na in-adopt yung sa resolution ng Task Force. Tapos iyong NAPOLCOM circular, iyong mga willful violation na hindi pagsunod, mga neglect [A charge for violation of the Taguig ordinance on non-wearing of face mask, an administrative charge for violation of PRRD’s EO 112 that was adopted in the Task Force’s resolution, then the willful violation of the NAPOLCOM circular, disobedience and neglect],” Triambulo added.
Atty. Triambulo confirmed, however, that the picture which showed beer bottles on the table was an old one.
Meanwhile, PNP Spokesperson PBgen. Bernard Banac clarified that as of press time, Sinas remains as the NCRPO Chief contrary to earlier reports on social media that the NCRPO has appointed a new director.
“Sa ngayon ay walang movement sa mga top officials ng NCRPO [For now, there is no movement among top officials of the NCRPO],” Banac said.
Several pictures went viral on social media which showed officers and staff of NCRPO in a social gathering in what was confirmed as a surprise birthday party for MGen. Sinas.
The pictures drew mounting criticisms from netizens citing the groups’ violation against government protocols on social distancing which have been strictly imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). MNP (with reports from Lea Ylagan)
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